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Top WOWK News

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82

Celebrity · United States

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82

54% Center coverage: 552 sources

Misiorowski Exits Brewers Debut with Leg Cramps After Holding Cardinals Hitless for 5 Innings

MLB · Milwaukee

Misiorowski Exits Brewers Debut with Leg Cramps After Holding Cardinals Hitless for 5 Innings

55% Center coverage: 42 sources

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski insisted he didn’t realize he had a no-hitter going when the 23-year-old flamethrower took the mound for the sixth inning of his dazzling major league debut. “I had no clue,” Misiorowski said after Milwaukee’s 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night. “I thought one of the popups landed.” The Brewers couldn’t quite complete the no-no — but they might have gotten even better new…See the Story

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

Natural Disasters · California

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

48% Center coverage: 25 sources

California’s top insurance regulator on Thursday launched an investigation into State Farm over the company’s handling of claims from the January Los Angeles-area wildfires.See the Story

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Despite War of Words, Trump May Funnel Billions to Musk's Starlink With BEAD Changes

It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy

53% Center coverage: 17 sources

Amid this year’s market turmoil, I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down. Though this approach sounds tempting, it’s better to stick with your investment strategy instead of waiting for conditions to improve. Running the numbers To test how a “wait and see” approach would have fared compared with continuing to invest, I looked at four different market downturns of the 21st century. In…Canada · Canada See the Story

Willie Nelson Keeps Living the Life He Loves at 92. ‘I’m Not Through with It Yet’

47% Center coverage: 19 sources

Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he’s working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look much different. The life he loves is making music with his friends, even after outliving so many dear ones. Nelson will […]United States · United States See the Story

WV Woman Forced to Travel Six Hours for Life-Saving Abortion Wants Issue Placed on Ballot

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

SAINT ALBANS, WV (WVNS) -- A woman has called for West Virginia voters to decide the issue of abortion access in the state after she was forced to check herself out of a Charleston hospital in 2021 and travel six hours for a life-saving abortion. "The only decision in this sensitive situation should be in the hands of voters. They're the ones going through it," said Kristyn Fruit, 33, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. "They're the ones that matter." I…Abortion See the Story

Fire breaks out inside Charleston apartment complex

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- A fire has been reported in a large apartment building in Charleston early Friday morning. The fire was reported on the seventh floor just after 5 a.m. in the Vista View apartments on Renaissance circle in Charleston. Few details have been given at this time, however no injuries have been reported. Stay with 13 News for updates as this story develops.Fire · Charleston Read Article

Marmet mayor-elect plans to breathe new life into town with stronger police, transparency

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MARMET, W.Va. (WOWK) - Marmet Mayor-elect Frances Armentrout may have just been elected Tuesday evening, but she's already getting to work on her plan to turn her vision of what Marmet could be into a reality. "I was very excited, I was glad, but the first thing that came to me, the very first thing was, you’ve got to get to work," said Armentrout. Armentrout defeated incumbent mayor David Fontalbert by 114 votes. One of her main priorities is i…Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston Read Article

Hurricane Fire & Rescue Carnival kicks off in Putnam County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) - The annual Hurricane Volunteer Fire & Rescue Carnival is in full swing, with fried treats and community bonding at Hurricane High School. There's still time to join the fun as the event continues Friday and Saturday. The carnival starts at 6:30 pm each night through June 14 with rides, games, food, fried treats and a chance to support local firefighters at Hurricane Fire & Rescue. Jamie Bero, an EMT and firefighter with…Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston Read Article

Telehealth conference looks to improve student healthcare in West Virginia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - They're the future of the Mountain State, and their health is important. That's why children's health took center stage at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Thursday. The West Virginia Primary Care Association hosted its annual school-based telehealth conference Thursday, where attendees spent the day in seminars discussing ways to improve healthcare opportunities for students in the Mountain State. Some of…Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston Read Article

Clay County developing county-wide bus system

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CLAY COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - A rural county in our region is expanding access to public transportation by adding a county bus system. If you walk down the streets of Clay, there is no shortage of cars parked along the road. However, something still feels missing: A public bus stop. “It's going to be a big plus for our whole county,” says Donna Salisbury, Director of Clay Family Support Center. Salisbury is just one of the residents in Clay County wh…Clay County, West Virginia · Clay County Read Article

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